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Be-in-the-know!
Compilation of data and infographics on women in law.
The Accra Diary
The GEL Campaign gains momentum! UGSoL and top law firms in Ghana activate the Gender Equality in Law Model Policy, driving real change.
J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D.
Mar 263 min read
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IAWL Pays a GELC-Inspired Courtesy Call To The Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association
IAWL partners with EWLA in Ethiopia to advance gender equality in law through research, policy adoption, and training opportunities.
Michele Mugenyi
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Women in Law and Leadership: Who is Isabel Boaten?
Isabel Boaten, VP of Greater Accra Regional Bar, aims to transform the legal field with visionary leadership and a commitment to excellence.
African Women in Law
Oct 25, 20244 min read
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History Made! Two Women Elected to Lead the Ghana Bar Association
Two women, Mrs. Efua Ghartey and Mrs. Victoria Barth, lead the Ghana Bar Association, marking a historic milestone in leadership.
Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom, Ph.D.
Sep 11, 20242 min read
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“Her Ladyship the Chief Justice” Returns: Nigeria Welcomes its Second Female Chief Justice
Nigeria appoints its second female Chief Justice, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, a milestone in gender parity within African judicial leadership.
African Women in Law
Aug 23, 20242 min read
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Women in Law and Leadership: Who is Victoria Barth?
Victoria Barth, a seasoned legal expert, is running for GBA Vice President, advocating for integrity, inclusivity, and legal excellence.
African Women in Law
Aug 21, 20244 min read
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Women in Law and Leadership: Who is Efua Ghartey?
Efua Ghartey, with 30+ years of legal expertise, aims to lead the GBA with a vision for fair compensation, welfare, and global partnerships
African Women in Law
Aug 19, 20243 min read
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THE STATE OF GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN THE JUDICIARY OF THE GAMBIA;
Existing Experience, Best Practice and Identification of Barriers to the Advancement of Women Judges By : Hon. Justice Zainab Jawara....
African Women in Law
Jun 26, 20234 min read
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Did You Know? – Judiciary Edition
The Institute for African Women in Law has launched the Did You Know? series sharing the achievements of pioneer African women in law. In...
African Women in Law
May 2, 20221 min read
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Did You Know? – Academia Edition
The Institute for African Women in Law has launched the Did You Know? series sharing the achievements of pioneer African women in law. In...
African Women in Law
May 2, 20221 min read
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Did You Know? – Lawyers Edition
The Institute for African Women in Law has launched the Did You Know? series sharing the achievements of pioneer African women in law. In...
African Women in Law
May 2, 20221 min read
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Check out our Latest Digital Archive Containing Seventeen Inspirational Booklets!
We have launched a new digital archive containing seventeen booklets on African Women in Law! The archives are a keepsake for
African Women in Law
Jul 10, 20211 min read
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IAWL Launches Gender Scorecard
For immediate release May 6, 2021 Washington, DC— The Institute for African Women in Law has launched the Gender Scorecard tracker, an...
African Women in Law
May 5, 20211 min read
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Be-in-the-Know! Gender Scorecard @ the ECOWAS Court of Justice
Be-in-the-Know! Gender Scorecard @ the ECOWAS Court of Justice
African Women in Law
Mar 24, 20210 min read
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Be-in-the-know! Gender @ The East African Court of Justice
Gender diversity scorecard.
African Women in Law
Mar 6, 20210 min read
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Be-in-the-Know! Gender @ the International Court of Justice
Gender representation in international courts and tribunals.
African Women in Law
Feb 25, 20210 min read
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Be-in-the-Know! Gender @ the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights
Gender diversity and representation in international courts and tribunals.
African Women in Law
Feb 23, 20210 min read
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BE-IN-THE-KNOW! Gender @ the ICC
The proportion of African women judges on the bench of the International Criminal Court.
African Women in Law
Feb 1, 20210 min read
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New Series: Be-in-the-Know!
Be in the know! is our new series exploring latest research and documentation on African women in law. Join our fact-finding mission!
African Women in Law
Jan 16, 20211 min read
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